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By Jillian Morris

Description:

The Salem, Massachusetts witch trials in 1692 were a time of government intruding on individual freedom. More than 150 accused were arrested and sent

The Salem, Massachusetts witch trials in 1692 were a time of government intruding on individual freedom. More than 150 accused were arrested and sent to prison. The trials consisted of superstitious tests and rumors. The convicted were hung and buried in unmarked shallow graves.

rhondadesigns says:
Congratulations on 3rd place Jillian. This is such a timely reminder of the suffering that can be inflicted on innocent people when trial by mass hysteria (and the modern media networks) replaces rational thinking.

newmomdesigns says:
Your Illustrations are exquisite! And repeat is so well done!

Posted about 7 years ago.

mina says:
Nice fabric, but I would definitely not say that the Salem witch trials were "government intruding on individual freedom". Instead, they were a classic example of mass hysteria and mobs of people demonizing those who are different. Kind of like now. (Long ago I was in a school production of "The Crucible", about the girls whose accusations led to the trials.)

Posted about 7 years ago.

jillianmorris says:
Thank you all so very much! Still no internet at home (driving me nuts!) but I will be back and more active soon :).

Posted about 7 years ago.

inscribed_here says:
This design is embued with the somber mood of your chosen subject yet displays all the wonderful style of a traditional toile. It's brilliantly depicted, Jillian.

uzumakijo says:
i absolutely love this jillian, superb illustrations, compostion and repeat, the black and white colouring works really well to evoke a sense of despair, distrust and gravity to the scenes, it's broodingly beautiful and i agree with samarra you totally nailed it, and although there are others in this contest that are superb and i love, if this doesn't win i'll spoon my eyes out! (well not really but i'll be a bit miffed, so there!)... i was also fascinated with this subject as a teenage goth, and if i had of done a toile i would of done this, so good job i didn't do one!!!

jillianmorris says:
Thank you for lovely comments Cean, Shin, Mona, Marcia, and Sharon! I can't really say it was fun to work on, but it was a good experience over all :). It will probably be some time before I do toile again, maybe no black clothing in the next one.

Posted about 7 years ago.

rhondadesigns says:
This is a beautiful toile illustrating a grim subject. The drawings are fabulous! The composition is well-balanced and flows smoothly through the repeat. You have conveyed a great depth of feeling in this design, Jillian.

ceanirminger says:
So haunting and beautifully rendered, Jillian! This is a tip top toile and for my money, I'll bet you've got a top tenner here.

Posted about 7 years ago.

jillianmorris says:
Thank you so much Samarra, Rachel, and Samarra :p! Its a bit dark and dramatic, but I think it turned out toile-ish enough.

Posted about 7 years ago.

sammyk says:
Um, yeah, I'm back like a bad penny....just wanted to agree with Rachel. Frankly, you've nailed it and everyone else can go home now. :D

Posted about 7 years ago.

babysisterrae says:
hands down amazing, and such a great idea for the theme. great illustrations, super compositions, I could go on and on.

Posted about 7 years ago.

sammyk says:
Whoa, this is just beautiful, Jillian. I mean, I don't want to see the woman anywhere near that noose, but you've once again drawn up a beautiful grouping of figures. Perfect tones, line work, texture/shading and I LOVE the repeat. I'd say this is pretty much a perfect toile!! Beautiful job.